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2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Chemistry - Professional Option, B.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus


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Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Professional Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

  • Education Courses
  • Core Curriculum
  • Option(s) Courses

Requirements


Subtotal: 54


Professional Option


This program prepares students for careers in chemistry. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to start a career as chemist, working in industries such as pharmaceutical, food science, material science, and so much more. This program also prepares students to attend graduate school to gain additional education related to chemistry and chemical engineering.

Subtotal: 23


Total: 77


Semester Sequence


First Semester


Subtotal: 16


Second Semester


Subtotal: 17


Subtotal: 14


CHEM 330  is offered Fall, Odd Years.

Subtotal: 14


PHYS 215/PHYS 251L  is offered Spring, Even Years.

Subtotal: 15


PHYS 252 /PHYS 252L  is offered Fall, Even Years.

Sixth Semester


Subtotal: 15


Seventh Semester


Subtotal: 14


CHEM 420  is offered on demand, Fall, Odd Years.

Eighth Semester


Subtotal: 15


CHEM 335 , CHEM 460  and CHEM 470  are offered Spring, Even Years.

Student Learning Outcomes


A student successfully completing the Chemistry major or minor will be able to:

  1. Integrate knowledge across the curriculum. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
  2. Read, analyze and evaluate experimental data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
  3. Communicate scientific ideas in written form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VIII.)
  4. Communicate scientific ideas in oral form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VIII.)
  5. Demonstrate awareness of major chemistry issues and appreciate the global system. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)

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